The Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy (LIMT) offers quality education student’s can trust. The Institute has been in the massage education business since 1987. LIMT was started by massage therapists, is taught by massage therapists, and is run by massage therapists. Furthermore, LIMT was one of the first massage schools to be licensed by the state of Louisiana; our
faculty are regarded as experts in the field.
THE INSTITUTE'S HISTORY
While pioneering the profession of massage therapy along the Gulf Coast,
Ms. Susan Salvo was frequently sought out by massage schools to teach her specialty – massage-oriented anatomy and physiology. The Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy developed from workshops she created and taught in the 1980’s, formally establishing the Institute in 1987.
Shortly thereafter, the State of Louisiana began wrestling with the passage of a bill to license Massage Therapists. To satisfy the training requirements of the new law, the Institute became licensed in 1992.
To further support students in their quest for knowledge, Ms. Salvo used her curriculum as a guide to write the best-selling textbook, Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice now in it's
third edition. In 2004, Ms. Salvo completed her second book, Mosby’s Guide to Pathology for Massage Therapists.
The second edition of the pathology book will be
released in December 2008.
The Institute is truly proud to be able to provide its students with a professional textbook written by its founder. The Institute continues to produce graduates that are among the most successful in the South. The Institute maintains this high standard by having its core faculty made up of highly qualified and dynamic instructors.
STATEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL PHILOSOPHY
It is the goal of the Institute to provide its students with a comprehensive
curriculum designed to blend the following elements:
- develop a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the scientific studies of human anatomy, physiology and pathology and the effects of massage therapy;
- develop the knowledge, confidence, and practical skill necessary to practice massage therapy techniques;
- develop knowledge in theory and practice of different disciplines of massage therapy;
- achieve an understanding of the benefits and limitations of massage therapy and gain the knowledge to assess the clients; referring them to other healthcare providers when appropriate;
- teach the business skills necessary to either work as an employee or successfully operate a massage therapy practice;
- foster respect and concern for the client by understanding professional boundaries and ethics; and developing skills in interpersonal communication and draping.
- have students understand and appreciate their own bodies and practice self care, including proper movements during massage for safety and injury prevention;
. . . in order to prepare the student to serve the public with the highest quality healthcare possible.
LICENSURE
The program offered by the Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy is licensed and/or approved by:
Upon graduation, our students are able to:
- sit for the Massage
and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx),
- sit for the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork,
- apply for a license from the Louisiana State Board of Massage Therapy,
- apply for a license from other states requiring
500 hours or less in a massage therapy curriculum.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITY
Massage therapy can be learned and easily practiced by those who have certain physical or learning disabilities. The Institute is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for all qualified students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Facilities are handicap accessible. Students are required to disclose any learning or physical disability that will require assistance from the Institute or outside agencies. Each student will be assessed individually and LIMT will make every attempt to make reasonable accommodations. Please note that massage is a physically demanding profession, and not all disabilities may be appropriate for a career in massage. LIMT reserves the right to deny admission to a student who is unable to meet the training requirements.
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